How to get fromWest Seattle to Ballardby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from West Seattle to Ballard by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to Westlake Ave N & Harrison Stbus C Line
2. Take the bus from Westlake Ave N & Harrison St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
57 min
$6
Drive 11.5 mi
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1. Drive from West Seattle to Ballardcar 11.5 mi
23 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Seattle to Ballardtaxi 11.5 mi
23 min
$40–50

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between West Seattle, WA, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via Westlake Ave N & Harrison St in around 57 min.

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Green Lake, United States(opens in a new window)

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